Phil G Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 The ideal position for the top mounting points appear to require me to drill through the strengthening strip. If so I assume I will require extra long popper caps?As I have a 'no sticks' boot cover it doesn't reach far enough forward for me to piggyback the rear fixing, therefore, I guess I'll have to drill a separate popper fixing about 25mm forward.Has anyone used the strap fixing to hold the bottom of the half door like the standard one used on the full sidescreens? HereIf I plump for the poppers at the bottom are they straight into the Alu skin or do they pick up a chassis rail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjmmarsh Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 PhilYes, you will need to drill though the strengthening strip. Hold on tight if you don't want the drill to wander. A bench drill is best if you have one. The poppers go straight through the skin - no need to find a chassis rail. I used the inside popper with a strap, mainly to hold the screen tight to the chassis and stop splashes coming in off the stone guards. You should have some lift-a-dot popper to stop the front edge unpopping at speed. The dot goes towards the front Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil G Posted August 9, 2016 Author Share Posted August 9, 2016 Thanks Steve - Useful info. Yes, I have 4 sets of lift the dot poppers. Did you use extra long poppers? The ones I have been given appear quite short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjmmarsh Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 PhilI don't remember using longer poppers unless they came with the kit from CC - I don't think they did Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil G Posted August 10, 2016 Author Share Posted August 10, 2016 SteveI'll try it with the standard ones first and see how it goes. SBFS have the long ones in stock so not a major problem.Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucus72 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 I'm interested to see how this went Phil? Also where did you get your half doors from,as I'm after a set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil G Posted August 11, 2016 Author Share Posted August 11, 2016 Mucus72 - I'll post the results when I get round to fitting them. Should be soon....!I purchased from Caterham Cars. Mine are the carbon effect version, however, they do them in standard vinyl for both S3 and SV. Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundersport Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Supplied by.... Oxted Trimming - Thundersport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil G Posted August 12, 2016 Author Share Posted August 12, 2016 Exactly. Now I need you to make a custom tonneau. That was your cue to contact me saying "how can we help Phil?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundersport Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Phil...how can we help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Nick Bassett Posted August 15, 2016 Area Representative Share Posted August 15, 2016 I was just about to post a question asking for advice on fitting half doors!Just picked up some new s/h Oxted Trimming half doors at a bargain price - jammy - complete with new poppers still to be fitted, but have never attempted something like this myself. Do I need any specialist tools or can you offer any top tips please?Looks like my car - a 94 Super Sport - might have had half doors fitted in the past as I have the fixing points already on the car - or are these fitted as standard?Anyone in Newbury/Thatcham area fancy popping popping over to offer guidance in exchange for some beers, please just say!ThanksNick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil G Posted August 15, 2016 Author Share Posted August 15, 2016 Nick. There is a specialist tool for fitting the poppers to the vinyl (£150) or you can use a cheap version which is a dolly and cup affair. See Soft Bits for Sevens video hereI find that the sensible positioning of the top poppers is dead-centre of the strengthening bar, unfortunately, The rear is wider than the space available from wing to top of chassis. This means the rear has to fold against the wing a bit - does that make sense? Not that I've actually fitted mine yet so 'll happily stand corrected.Thundersport - I think I need to come over and have a chat and bring my existing tonneau which I want replicated in carbon effect vinyl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucus72 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Thundersport, you may know that I just bought a half hood from you. Didn't realise that you did the CC half doors. In carbon effect? V interested in SV options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundersport Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Hi, Sorry I must have missed this post.Please give me a call 01883 712112 and we can discuss your requirementsJemma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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